James Groth
Towradgi,Australia
Summary
Electrician with over 10 years of experience in domestic, commercial, and underground mining sectors. Proven skills in power networks, electrical systems installation, and fault-finding. Extensive safety training and a strong record in high-risk environments. Focused on teamwork, continuous learning, and promoting safe, sustainable energy solutions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Managing Director/Electrical Tradesperson
Groth Brothers Electrical & Air Conditioning Pty Ltd
11.2020 - Current
- Communicate with, develop and maintain collaborative relationships with clients, builders, wholesalers, contractors and employees.
- Effectively develop and manage business and project budgets, cashflow and revenue as well as monitoring profit and loss projections.
- Use appropriate software technologies to quote, invoice, schedule work and employees, manage projects, monitor and prioritise tasks, upselling of services and manage business accounting.
- Effectively delegate tasks to optimize overall business productivity.
- Install single phase and three phase residential and commercial air conditioning systems.
- Perform single phase and three phase switchboard and consumer mains upgrades.
- Install electrical appliances, power points, switches, solar panels, inverters data line etc.
- Install and commission smart meters for a number of energy providers
- Fault find and rectify electrical and air conditioning issues across residential and commercial environments.
Electrical Tradesperson
Wollongong Resources Pty Ltd
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Installed and maintained LV and HV underground electrical systems in compliance with safety standards.
- Interpreted schematic diagrams for diagnostics and fault rectification on mining equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance on switchgear, conveyors, and ventilation systems.
- Conducted statutory inspections and followed strict isolation protocols.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to support operational continuity.
Electrical Tradesperson/Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician
Crest Air Conditioning Pty Ltd
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Electrical wiring and installation of single phases and three phase residential and commercial air conditioning systems.
- Installation of drainage pipes, refrigerant pipes, flaring and brazing.
- Mounting and hanging indoor split and ducted air conditioning units.
- Installation of ducting and accessories such as air diffusers, BTOs, return air grills etc.
- Installation of condenser units and appropriate trunking.
Electrical Tradesperson/Nominated Supervisor
Resilec Pty Ltd
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Manage electrical teams with new home electrical installations.
- Ensure the provision of quality installations which complied with relevant electrical standards.
- Electrical designs and installations such as main switchboards, wiring, power, data, DC solar and appliance circuitry.
- Power installation testing.
- Manufacturing of mains switchboards for new residential homes.
- Installations and repairs to alarms, hot water systems and cooking appliances.
- Assist with the installation of meters and connection of overhead and underground services mains.
- Maintenance and fault finding in all areas of electrical and appliance installations, alarms systems and electrical accessories.
- Design and install grid connected PV solar systems, including the installation of solar panels, and inverters and wiring of DC circuits.
- Calculate power demand to ensure the correct installation of protective devices for low voltage AC circuits.
- Responsible for education and training first to fourth year apprentices and overseeing their work.
Electrical Tradesperson
Kerfoot Pty Ltd
06.2018 - 11.2018
- Ensure the successful completion of office rough ins, fitouts and refurbishments.
- Maintenance and breakdown call outs.
- Educate and train first to fourth year apprentices and overseeing their work.
- Manage the procurement of project materials and daily supplies.
- Install and terminate data cabling in communication racks.
- Developed skills in working independently, problem solving and maximizing efficiencies.
2nd to 4th Year Electrical Apprentice
P&N Rogers Electrical Contractors
11.2015 - 04.2018
- Electrical installations, circuitry design, fault finding and maintenance activities involving all areas of domestic electrical work.
- Manufacture of mains switchboards for the domestic market.
1st Year Electrical Apprentice
SJ Electric Pty Ltd
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Switchboard manufacturing
- Commercial and industrial rough-in and fit-outs
- Installation of cable trays
- Maintenance fault finding
- Retail store electrical upgrades such as self-serve checkouts, refrigeration and lighting.
Education
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
TAFE NSW
NSW06-2025
Certificate III - Refrigeration And Airconditioning
TAFE NSW
NSW07-2020
Certificate III - Electrotechnology
TAFE NSW
NSW07-2018
Theology
Sydney Missionary & Bible College
10.2015
Skills
- Electrical system installation
- Schematic diagram interpretation
- Smart meter and switchboard expertise
- Data communications wiring
- WHS compliance and safety
- Project management
- Computer skills and documentation
- Team leadership and communication
Certification
- High Risk Work License – Boom Lift
- General Construction Induction White Card
- Working Safely at Heights
- First Aid Certificate
- Perform rescue from a LV live panel
- Perform Pole Top Rescue
- Accredited ASP Worker (Class 2D Metering)
- MR Drivers License
- Traffic Control Implementation
- Ausgrid Training – Insulating LV Mains, Pole Safety Inspection, Electrical Safety Rules, Environmental Awareness
- Contractors License – 327582C
References
Tim Shilleto
Middy's Electrical Wholesale
Branch Manager
0401 571 695
David Scott
Ausgrid
Distribution technician
0409 905 568
Timeline
Electrical Tradesperson
Wollongong Resources Pty Ltd
10.2023 - 02.2024
Owner/Managing Director/Electrical Tradesperson
Groth Brothers Electrical & Air Conditioning Pty Ltd
11.2020 - Current
Electrical Tradesperson/Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician
Crest Air Conditioning Pty Ltd
01.2020 - 11.2020
Electrical Tradesperson/Nominated Supervisor
Resilec Pty Ltd
11.2018 - 01.2020
Electrical Tradesperson
Kerfoot Pty Ltd
06.2018 - 11.2018
2nd to 4th Year Electrical Apprentice
P&N Rogers Electrical Contractors
11.2015 - 04.2018
1st Year Electrical Apprentice
SJ Electric Pty Ltd
01.2014 - 12.2014
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
TAFE NSW
Certificate III - Refrigeration And Airconditioning
TAFE NSW
Certificate III - Electrotechnology
TAFE NSW
Theology
Sydney Missionary & Bible College
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